Month: October 2010

Select International Launches "Fit" Suite of Assessments

By HR Vendor News | October 27, 2010

Shorter Assessments designed to help organizations identify candidates who aren’t a good “fit”. In response to market demand, Select International recently released its “Fit” suite of assessments, a group of five brief (10 — 15 minute) screening tests that are positioned up front in the hiring process. The suite contains customized assessments that target different…

Performance management software vendor Sonar6 introduces no lock-in contracts

By HR Vendor News | October 27, 2010

Auckland, New Zealand October 27 2010 — In an industry first, performance management software vendor Sonar6 has introduced a no lock-in model for its customers. Sonar6 subscribers will now be able to pay monthly and cancel at any time, for any reason. Sonar6 GM Sales & Marketing Mike Carden says the change to no lock-in…

New Off-the-Shelf Training Program Helps Multinational Organizations Overcome Intercultural Communication Conflicts

By HR Vendor News | October 26, 2010

Participants learn key communication strategies for the global marketplace: How to start a conversation, motivate a global workforce, avoid cultural offenses, structure a project and communicate a business strategy. (Des Moines, IA ¦October 26, 2010) — VisionPoint®, a developer of video-based training solutions, and ECCO International, an internationally-recognized global communications consulting firm, announce the release…

The Sky’s the Limit as Broadbean Eyes Netherlands as Next Stop

By HR Vendor News | October 26, 2010

Broadbean Technology announces its continued expansion with Liesbet De Rouck heading up sales in Holland London, England, 21 October 2010 — Broadbean Technology, the global provider of job distribution and candidate response analysis technology, is making considerable progress in Holland and the Netherlands with Liesbet De Rouck heading up sales. With the company just six…

Secova Receives ISO 27001:2005 Certification – A Commitment to Information Security

By HR Vendor News | October 26, 2010

NEWPORT BEACH, CA — October 26, 2010 – Secova Inc., a leading provider of human resource and benefits management services, today announced that it has obtained ISO 27001:2005 certification, the highest internationally accepted certifiable standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). The certification covers the Company’s entire operations across the US and India. “In today’s…

Accurate Background Welcomes New Vice President of Human Resources

By HR Vendor News | October 26, 2010

LAKE FOREST, Calif., October 26, 2010 – Accurate Background, a leader in the background screening industry, is pleased to announce the addition of Naomi Sullivan as their new Vice President of Human Resources. Sullivan has more than 20 years of experience in human resources leadership roles for large nationwide and global employers. During her career,…

Enwisen's AnswerSource HR Shared Services Technology Selected by Technicolor to Bring Greater Efficiencies to Process

By HR Vendor News | October 26, 2010

NOVATO, CA — October 26, 2010 — Enwisen, Inc., the leader in Software-as-a-Service(SaaS) solutions that help employers provide a higher level of HR services —with fewer resources and lower costs — announces Technicolor (NYSE: TCH) has selected Enwisen’s AnswerSource™ HR Shared Services solution. AnswerSource HR Shared Services is an integrated suite of Enwisen’s AnswerSource Portal/Knowledgebase…

Blue Button Challenge Announces RememberItNow! as a Top Finalist at Health 2.0

By HR Vendor News | October 26, 2010

ORINDA, Calif. – October 14, 2010 – The Markle Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation recognized RememberItNow! as a top finalist in their Blue Button Challenge announced at this year’s San Francisco Health 2.0 Conference. The Blue Button Challenge competition sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Markle foundation asked applicants to…

Canon Recruiting Group Selects Jobmagic for Social Recruiting

By HR Vendor News | October 26, 2010

WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 26, 2010—Contingent and temporary staffing firm Canon Recruiting Group has chosen Jobmagic as its social media recruiting platform to find and attract candidates outside of job boards. The Canon Recruiting Group, based in Southern California, has been a leader in contingent and temporary staffing since 1980 and often staffs for executive-level positions.…

New Webinar Asks: Are Performance Objectives a Waste of Time?

By HR Vendor News | October 26, 2010

SEATTLE — October 26, 2010 — Julie White, Ph.D., of Impact Achievement Group will discuss the efficacy of performance objectives in a webinar on November 4, 2010 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET. Registration for the complimentary webinar is available at http://www.hr.com/en/communities/performance_management/are-performance-objectives-a-waste-of-time_gfa1eebe.html?s=jCKBR3KZvnBWzhm0WWT. “Are Performance Objectives a Waste of Time?” will take a closer look at…